On a (New?) Mission
Brian Vahaly, the First Vice President of the USTA, was one of the featured speakers at the USTA Texas Annual Meeting a couple of weekendsRead More
Come and Take It: Defending Our Courts
A black and white flag with the words “Come and Take It,” a picture of a cannon with a single star, is an icon ofRead More
1 responseBreaking Boundaries in Black Tennis
In late 2020, the International Tennis Hall of Fame released a virtual exhibit titled “Breaking the Barriers: The ATA and Black Pioneers.” It was theRead More
The 2024 USTA Friend at Court
Ever since the 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis was released, I have been watching for the corresponding update to the USTA Friend at Court. That isRead More
6 responsesWhat is Going On Here?
Our sequential march through the training techniques glimpsed during the Netflix docuseries ‘Break Point’ continues to focus on Ons Jabeur this week. In Season 1,Read More
Tennis News: February 12, 2024
The Tennis Channel explores strategic alternatives for the Tennis Channel. The ITF suddenly goes “All In” on betting and gaming. Two high-profile coaching changes. SinclairRead More
Suddenly Dreaming About Tennis
In November of 2022, I disclosed that I had never recalled dreaming about tennis when sleeping. I was shocked into that revelation by the numberRead More
4 responsesBest Practices for Vision in Tennis
The company I work for strongly encourages its employees to get a comprehensive annual medical exam. My personal theory is that they want to gaugeRead More
Pickleball Slam 2
In case you missed it, the “Pickleball Slam 2” featuring a slate of retired professional tennis legends was conducted last Sunday evening. The competitors includedRead More
1 responseBreaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life
James Blake is a retired American tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of #4 on the ATP tour. Since 2018, he has been the tournamentRead More